Last updated: 11/26/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Healthy Hot Cooking (“we”, “our”, “the Site”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://healthyhotcooking.com.
By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
We collect information to operate our WordPress website, improve user experience, and support the content we provide.
Information you provide directly
We may collect:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters
- Information you submit through contact forms
- Comments you leave on posts (WordPress stores your name, email, IP address, and browser agent for spam protection)
If you contact us directly, we may also receive additional information such as your message content or file attachments.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, WordPress and third-party plugins may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website
- General (non-precise) location
This information is mainly used for analytics, security, and performance optimization.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember your preferences
- Prevent spam and bot traffic
- Enable analytics
- Support affiliate tracking and advertising
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site:
- WordPress collects the data shown in the comment form
- WordPress stores your IP address and browser user agent for spam filtering
- An anonymized hash may be sent to Gravatar to display your profile image
Your comment and profile image become publicly visible after approval.
Contact forms
When you use our contact form, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
We use this information solely to respond to inquiries. It is never shared or sold.
Email and newsletter subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (optional)
- Your IP address and signup timestamp
We use this information to send recipes, updates, promotions, and cooking-related content.
You may unsubscribe at any time.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Device and browser data
- General geographic information
- Referring links
Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Advertising and affiliate disclosure
Healthy Hot Cooking uses:
- Affiliate links
- Sponsored content
- Display advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense or Mediavine, if activated)
When you click an affiliate link or ad:
- Cookies may track your activity
- We may earn a commission at no additional cost to you
Affiliate partners maintain their own privacy policies.
We always disclose affiliate relationships within relevant posts.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles may include embedded content, such as YouTube videos, Pinterest pins, or Instagram posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website directly.
These external platforms may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Security plugins (e.g., Wordfence, Sucuri)
- Regular WordPress, theme, and plugin updates
- Protection against brute-force attacks and spam
No method of online transmission is 100% secure, but we follow industry standards.
Who we share your data with
We may share data only with:
- Service providers who help operate the site (email services, analytics tools, security plugins)
- Affiliate networks when you click affiliate links
- Legal authorities if required by law
We never sell your personal information.
How long we retain your data
- Comments: retained indefinitely
- Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form messages: kept as needed for customer service
- Analytics data: retention depends on the tool (e.g., Google Analytics default is 14 months)
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
Your rights under GDPR
If you reside in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request corrections or deletion
- Withdraw consent (unsubscribe)
- Request that we stop processing your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
Children’s privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most recent version will always appear on this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:
Healthy Hot Cooking
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://healthyhotcooking.com